We went to the Winking Lizard for lunch today. They had all sorts of signs around for something called Navan. Of course, we started referring to it as "Navin", as in Navin R. Johnson. Anyhow, the waitress decided that we deserved a sample.

It's not for me. I found it a bit nutty. Probably would taste well over some ice cream, but not to spend all night sipping.

Meal of Links

Christopher Hitchens rips on Christmas. He refers to reindeer as "that plague species". I love that guy.

Bobby Brown tells everyone that Santa Claus doesn't exist. Then he changes his mind and says, "I'm Santa Claus."

Terry Pluto checks in with a personal Christmas story. Lump-in-throat time.

Exercise Yard

We all know who's birthday it is on Sunday. Why it's Ed Hochuli, of course.

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